Wednesday, December 7, 2016 NBA Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| PG | Brandon Jennings |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Marcus Smart |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Salah Mejri |
| G | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Flex | Goran Dragic |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 271.33 |
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.66 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 51.40 | 5.04 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $9,100 | 43.01 | 4.73 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 41.53 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 21.92 | 5.77 |
| Brandon Jennings | NY | $4,000 | 22.26 | 5.56 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,000 | 36.25 | 5.18 |
| Jameer Nelson | DEN | $4,400 | 22.28 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.66 | 4.93 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,400 | 35.32 | 4.77 |
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,600 | 31.92 | 4.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 31.62 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 21.92 | 5.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,700 | 26.18 | 5.57 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $5,700 | 31.09 | 5.45 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 25.96 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 48.60 | 4.76 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,600 | 47.54 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,300 | 38.33 | 4.62 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $7,600 | 36.89 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,700 | 26.18 | 5.57 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 31.02 | 5.54 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $4,000 | 21.75 | 5.44 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $5,200 | 28.22 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 54.79 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 48.60 | 4.76 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $9,600 | 47.54 | 4.95 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,400 | 43.16 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 22.83 | 5.85 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,600 | 31.02 | 5.54 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,600 | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,100 | 30.41 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | SAC | $11,100 | 54.79 | 4.94 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,900 | 43.38 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 37.59 | 4.76 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,700 | 37.64 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 22.83 | 5.85 |
| Salah Mejri | DAL | $3,500 | 19.56 | 5.59 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,700 | 25.54 | 5.43 |
| Josh McRoberts | MIA | $3,600 | 19.13 | 5.31 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.